When you get up exhausted after a missed night of sleep, and your back aches, the first thing you blame is often your mattress. And, if you are making up your mind about changing the fundamental element of your sleeping space, you might be wondering about the type of sleeping mattresses.
You are in the right place to get a brief yet informative classification of the type of sleeping mattresses with recommendations from a medical therapist.Â
Innerspring, Foam, and Hybrid MattressesÂ
- Â Innerspring Mattresses
They are well-known for their availability, comfort options, and affordable prices. The coils inside provide support, and the upper layer made of fiber and foam (sometimes memory foam) bring you comfort. The general support will depend on the number of coils, their gauge, and type.Â
You will often have your back pain relieved (if you have any) when sleeping on such a mattress; however, softer models that wrap around your body can feel too warm while sleeping on them. Innerspring mattresses are suitable for people over 230 lbs, and, though sagging happens, they serve for quite a long time. In order to prolong the life of your mattress, I would recommend you to buy a separate mattress topper and have it replaced when worn out.
- Memory Foam Mattresses
The foam inside the mattress contours your body almost ideally, which results in excellent weight distribution. Consequently, pressure points are minimized, and you have good chances of waking up in the morning with zero back pain. Nonetheless, there is a potential for retaining heat. Foam mattresses are good at providing motion isolation, which is helpful when you sleep with your partner.Â
Memory foam items are best suitable for people who weigh 130-230 lbs. People weighing over 230 lbs can also find a good match, but they will have to check individual requirements (specifications) for their needs. You will also definitely enjoy the quietness of this mattress, no matter how rigorously it is being used!
- Hybrid Mattresses
The innerspring models with memory foam layer thicker than 1.5 inches are classified as hybrids. Hybrid mattresses demonstrate the coil bounce and support combined with the wrapping comfort of the foam. Models with the foam of more than 2 inches suggest fair durability for this category. On the other hand, softer items tend to retain warmth and sag more. You will also have good edge support, especially on more expensive models.Â
Hybrid Mattresses are ideal for average-sized people and can decrease your back pain significantly. These models absorb motion well, taking the second position after memory foam items.
Airbeds, Latex, and Futon Mattresses
- Â Airbeds
Instead of foam and springs, you have air support on the airbed, with regular or memory foam, latex, or combination of these in the comfort layer. You will have to use an electric pump to adjust the bed to your needs. Even though air leaks may happen to leave your bed unusable for a while, you can quickly fix this issues with the provided parts.
You may find airbeds with two separately pumped chambers. Some manufacturers propose even six-chamber models to set support for different parts of your body; however, such tuning will take more time and effort than most people are willing to spend.Â
- Â Â Â Â Â Â Latex Mattresses
The type of sleeping mattresses covered with Dunlop latex give better support than Talalay ones. On the other hand, Talalay latex in the comfort layer provides you with better weight distribution and decreases pressure on specific points. As a result, you can prevent back pain or alleviate it. Latex mattresses are silent and entirely isolate you from your partner’s movements.Â
Latex models are suitable for all body complexions due to adjustable firmness and support, still mattresses of 9 inch and better suit persons weighing more than 230 lbs. However, their weak point of the latex mattresses is their weight because they are thicker and denser than other mattress types.
- Â Â Â Â Â Â Futon Mattresses
Traditionally this is a fairly thin mat that can be placed directly on the floor or some frame. A futon mattress can contain cotton, springs, foam, and its combinations. The futon frame allows sitting (sofa) and lying (bed) positions, which is a perfect option for hosting guests from time to time.Â
Though this model will not be able to minimize pressure points and bring significant back pain relief, it performs its functions quite well without being too hot to sleep on. Futon models serve best for average or small size people weighing less than 200 lbs. The indisputable advantage of this mattress type is its affordable price.Â
Consider All Pros and ConsÂ
Specialized websites, such as sleepingmola can provide you with a wealth of information on type of sleeping mattresses, allowing you to provide yourself and your partner with a comfortable, supportive, and motion-isolated sleeping space. Each type described above has its pros and cons; thus, you need to do your research if you want to choose the best option for your budget and requirements.Â
Feel free to share your impressions about the mattress you sleep on; I would be happy to hear your thoughts and give some additional recommendations!Â
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